But Ashley James has confessed she still suffers from insecurities about her own image and has described her relationship status as 'tragically single.'

Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, recalled the incident in which she claimed to be 'slut-shamed' by a 'sexist' taxi driver whilst on a night out in London sporting a cleavage-flashing bralette.

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'I should have just rocked it. I’m trying to steer person body confidence but I allowed my old demons or insecurities to come at me "I’m too fat for this" "my boobs are too big for this," "I look like a slut" I was projecting all the things I used to get thrown at me.'

The driver allegedly took a photograph of her boobs on the way to the Boux Avenue bash as well, she explained.

'When he took the photograph of my boobs it enhanced my own insecurities,' she admitted.

Body confidence: The 30-year-old confessed while she is an advocate for body image, she still suffers from insecurities about her own appearance

Shocked: Ashley was on her way to the Boux Avenue Spring Summer 2017 launch when she claims a taxi driver took a picture of her cleavage, leading her to feel incredibly uncomfortable

Ashley explained she used to suffer from panic attacks, body dysmorphia and she hated her cleavage because 'it always draws attention'.

She was in floods of tears following the 'sexist incident' as it brought back the same feelings of insecurity.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the former reality TV personality was in two minds on whether to change her outfit but in the end she 'gave in' to her 'demons' and changed into a more conservative attire.

Floods of tears: The former reality TV personality was in two minds on whether to change her outfit and in the end she 'gave in' to her 'demons', changing into something more conservative

But after speaking to former The Only Way Is Essex beauty Lucy Mecklenburgh and her stylist she had the confidence to slip back into what she was initially wearing.

Discussing how it made her feel, she said: 'I didn’t speak up at the time. It all happened so quick. And then it was when I got into the venue, I burst into tears. I was like "Oh my god".

'It is like a mental punishment, not all the time, we all have it when we think our bums are too big or our hips are too big no matter who you are.

'I need to stick to my guns and not allow my own insecurity or other people’s issues affect the way I feel about myself.'

The blonde beauty has bravely spoke out about the experience as she continues to promote positive body images.

Shock: The 30-year-old blonde claimed she felt uncomfortable when the driver allegedly took the picture

Now she is channeling her passion for women to feel confident with their own skin into her new line of égaliTEE T-shirts.

She said: 'I wanted to do something that would empower women, drawing on my own experiences as I have been on a journey myself. It is something I feel very strongly about.

'I was inspired to take action after the misogyny during the Donald Trump presidential election.

'I thought it would be really cool to do something that would be an inclusive community and take that into fashion.'

The London-based DJ used trending hashtags such as 'Je suis femme' and 'girls supporting girls' on her T-shirts to encourage female empowerment.

Chic: Now she is channeling her passion for women to feel confident with their own skin into her new line of T-shirts égaliTEE T-shirts

The fashion line will come in black and white, which will appeal to a variety of women and girls.

While the hopeless romantic admitted while she isn't looking for love, she is determined The One is out there.

She added: 'I’m tragically single. I can’t find any nice men.

'I’m not actively looking for love but I’m a hopeless romantic at heart, it would be amazing in life to share experiences with of course I would love to think The One is out there but he is hiding really f***ing hard!'

Changed: The former Made In Chelsea starlet said she is now determined not let anyone's opinion or action impact on her body confidence